Website: https://dogsandkat.com/
Dogs and Kat Training is a dog training business serving the Nashville, Tennessee area. The company describes its approach as science-based positive dog training and states that it has served the Nashville area for over two decades. It specializes in dog obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training using force-free, positive reinforcement methods rather than aversive techniques. The business serves Nashville, Franklin, Belle Meade, and surrounding areas.
Services
Dogs and Kat Training offers a range of training formats and programs for dogs and their owners, including:
- Group dog training classes
- Private training sessions, offered in-home or at the facility
- Online training
- A puppy day school program
- Classes for reactive and excitable dogs
- Agility training
- Consultation for behavior issues, including aggression, reactivity, and anxiety
The company states that it is the only training facility in Nashville offering group classes for reactive and excitable dogs. Its training philosophy is built on the principle that dogs, and people, repeat behaviors that are rewarding to them, and it emphasizes teaching owners to understand canine body language and communication. The company notes that its methods follow research-based, force-free positive reinforcement.
The range of formats is intended to match different owner needs. Group classes provide structured instruction in a class setting, while private sessions, offered either in the home or at the facility, allow training to be tailored to an individual dog. Online training extends instruction to owners who prefer remote sessions, and the puppy day school program offers an early-stage option for young dogs. Specialized classes for reactive and excitable dogs and agility training round out the program, alongside behavior consultations that address specific issues such as aggression, reactivity, and anxiety.
About
Dogs and Kat Training was founded in 2003 and has been operating for more than 20 years in the Nashville area. The owner is Kat Martin Ray, who holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus on behavior modification and animal learning. The company states that Kat has accumulated more than 900 hours of education in animal behavior and serves as an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
According to the company, the current team includes three CPDT-KA certified trainers: Kat Martin Ray, Tripp Ethridge, and Josh Kaler. Listed professional affiliations include the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Pet Professional Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. The business notes that it has been voted Nashville’s Best Dog Trainer for five years running.
Location & Contact
- Address: 2605 Winford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37211 (described as one mile south of 100 Oaks Mall, off Thompson Lane)
- Phone: (615) 712-6083
- Email: [email protected]
- Service area: Nashville, Franklin, Belle Meade, and surrounding areas
Additional Information
The Dogs and Kat Training website includes sections for Group Classes, Private Training, Online Training, Puppy Day School, Who We Are, Testimonials, Contact, and Resources. Its programs span puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, agility, and specialized classes for reactive dogs, with an overall focus on positive reinforcement and owner education for dog owners in the Nashville region.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (dogsandkat.com).